Kowalski helps Canada win opener at women's worlds

Aimee Kowalski of Regina completed nine of 11 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown to help Canada defeat Australia 31-6 on Saturday at the IFAF world women’s football championship in Langley, B.C.

Canada’s second game at the worlds is slated for Tuesday against Great Britain.

Kowalski recently quarterbacked the Regina Riot to the Western Women’s Canadian Football League title.

Claire Dore of the Riot had one reception for eight yards in Saturday’s game. The Riot’s Carmen Agar had one catch for three yards.

Artemis Kouropoulou and Katie Hungle, both of the Riot, each had a quarterback sack. Kouropoulou added a pass knockdown. Riot teammate Adrienne Zuck had a game-high three special-teams tackles.

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders added two internationals — defensive back Crezdon Butler and offensive lineman Bruce Campbell — and national linebacker/long-snapper Alexandre Gagne to their practice roster on Monday.

Butler and Gagne were with the CFL team during training camp and the pre-season. Campbell was acquired from the Toronto Argonauts during the 2016 off-season, only to retire.

The Riders also added Regina Thunder defensive back Robert Lowes as a territorial junior.

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The Regina Red Sox are to return to action Wednesday against the host Weyburn Beavers. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., at Tom Laing Park.

Regina carried a 13-6 record into Monday’s home game against the Melville Millionaires after losing 5-4 in 10 innings to Melville on Sunday at Pirie Field.

The big blow for Melville was a two-run, first-inning home run by Marshall McPherson, who helped his team snap an eight-game losing streak and improve to 5-14.

Keaton Sullivan earned the pitching decision over Kevin Borst. Aden Campbell and Junior Fermin each had two hits for Regina.

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Josie Sylvestre and Lauren Lavoie, both of the Regina Piranhas, finished first overall in their age groups during the Regina Invitational Summer Swim Meet on Saturday.

Sylvestre was first in the 15-17 girls division. Lavoie was first in the 18-plus girls category.

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